Ohio
Ohio Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 90 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Ohio below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Experience the peak of autumn foliage at the Chippewa Creek Challenge in the Brecksville Reservation. Run a half marathon trail course through the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks amidst vibrant fall colors.
Two-day trail event at Hueston Woods offering looped races from 5K to a 50K, with aid stations, medals, timing, and postrace refreshments.
A multi-distance trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park offering distances from 5K to 50K, mixed terrain, loop courses, aid stations and custom race medals.
A community 5K and 1 mile fun run on October 24 at Madison Christian with a course through fields along Bixby Road and tiered registration fees.
A community trail mixer and shoe demo at Avoca Park on October 24 with demos from HOKA, Altra, Saucony, ASICS and Karhu, plus local trail info from CORA.
A 5.7 mile trail race in Xenia, Ohio on October 25, 2026 with timed chips, member fee waivers, age group awards, and a strict no animal policy except service dogs.
Trail running in Mt Airy Forest, Cincinnati with looped single track courses: a 50K over seven loops and a 27K over four loops, about 5,200 feet of climbing.
Trail runs through Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks on October 25, 2026, offering an 8 miler and a 5K on flat, non-technical trails. Medals for all finishers, awards by age group, and participant raffles are part of the event.
Trail races at Ledge Lake Lodge in Hinckley offering 13, 26, and 52 mile options on a looped trail with rock, root, and field terrain.
Five weekly themed trail races in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from Sept 29 to Oct 27, 2026, with 3–5 mile courses and series swag.
Trail races of 5K, 10K and half marathon at French Shelter Park on October 31, featuring themed costumes, finisher medals and series points.
Outlast Cleveland is a 6 hour trail challenge of six hourly 5K laps on natural terrain, with patches, a medal for all six laps, and placement on the world leaderboard.
Experience a variety of road and trail races at Barkcamp State Park with distances ranging from a 5k road run to a 40 mile trail ultra.
Trail 5K, a 1 mile walk and a roughly 2 km kayak option at Steyer Nature Preserve, with proceeds benefiting the Sandusky River Watershed Coalition.
Dayton Wolverines XC Invitational at Deweese Park in Dayton, Ohio on Oct 31, 2026 featuring boys and girls 1 mile races and an open 2 mile race.
November 2026
Trail races of 10K, 20K and 50K on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park on November 1, with aid stations and packet pickup.
Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park include a half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay and the 6 Hours of Power near the Cedar Point group camp.
Trail event at North Chagrin Reservation offering distances from a 5K to a 100K, plus ruck options, chip timing, stocked aid stations, awards, and finisher prizes.
Timed runs and relays on a 2 mile loop at South Mastick in Rocky River Reservation, including 6 hour and 3 hour time events plus 4 mile races.
Experience a scenic trail run through 500 acres of forest and meadows at Marmon Valley Farm. Choose between 5K, 10K, or 20K distances to support summer camp scholarships for children.